Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms

This study investigates the effects of varying operating parameters on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) performance through a series of experiments and simulations. The background of this research is rooted in the need for enhanced SOFC efficiency and reliability, which are critical for sustainable ener...

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Main Authors: Siva Ram Rajeyyagari, Srinivas Nowduri
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Published: Bilijipub publisher 2024-06-01
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description This study investigates the effects of varying operating parameters on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) performance through a series of experiments and simulations. The background of this research is rooted in the need for enhanced SOFC efficiency and reliability, which are critical for sustainable energy solutions. Our approach utilizes a Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network trained with experimental data encompassing five input parameters: oxygen concentration, operating temperature, instrumentation, electrolyte thickness, and electrical current, with the goal of optimizing the single output parameter of power. The main novelty of this work lies in the application of six meta-heuristic algorithms for optimizing the weights and biases of the trained RBF network. These include the Angle of Attack Optimization (AOA), Particle Swarm Optimization with Grey Wolf Optimizer (PSOGWO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), Moth Flame Optimization (MFO), and Multi-Verse Optimizer (MVO). The models are evaluated against a comprehensive set of performance metrics: Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Squared Error (MSE), coefficient of determination (R²), correlation coefficient (R), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Relative Absolute Error (RAE), Squared Error (SE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and Normalized Mean Squared Error (NMSE). Our results indicate that the AOA method outperforms other algorithms, showing the highest accuracy and robust behavior across various data sets. Specifically, AOA achieved the highest values for R and R² (0.966 and 0.932, respectively) and the lowest values for RMSE, MSE, MAE, RAE, SE, MAPE, and NMSE (0.074, 0.005, 0.054, 0.242, 22.542, 0.711, and 0.482, respectively). These findings suggest that the AOA method not only offers superior performance but also exhibits the highest convergence among the tested optimization models. This research confirms the potential of advanced optimization techniques in improving the operational parameters of SOFCs, setting the stage for future advancements in fuel cell technologies.
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spelling doaj-art-b12e940c8f8a41019c8dc6a6ad5a25572025-02-12T08:47:56ZengBilijipub publisherAdvances in Engineering and Intelligence Systems2821-02632024-06-010030210612610.22034/aeis.2024.460563.1202199137Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic AlgorithmsSiva Ram Rajeyyagari0Srinivas Nowduri1Department of Computer Science, College of Computing and Information Technology, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi ArabiaPueblo Community College, Pueblo, Colorado, 81004, United StatesThis study investigates the effects of varying operating parameters on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) performance through a series of experiments and simulations. The background of this research is rooted in the need for enhanced SOFC efficiency and reliability, which are critical for sustainable energy solutions. Our approach utilizes a Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network trained with experimental data encompassing five input parameters: oxygen concentration, operating temperature, instrumentation, electrolyte thickness, and electrical current, with the goal of optimizing the single output parameter of power. The main novelty of this work lies in the application of six meta-heuristic algorithms for optimizing the weights and biases of the trained RBF network. These include the Angle of Attack Optimization (AOA), Particle Swarm Optimization with Grey Wolf Optimizer (PSOGWO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), Moth Flame Optimization (MFO), and Multi-Verse Optimizer (MVO). The models are evaluated against a comprehensive set of performance metrics: Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Squared Error (MSE), coefficient of determination (R²), correlation coefficient (R), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Relative Absolute Error (RAE), Squared Error (SE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and Normalized Mean Squared Error (NMSE). Our results indicate that the AOA method outperforms other algorithms, showing the highest accuracy and robust behavior across various data sets. Specifically, AOA achieved the highest values for R and R² (0.966 and 0.932, respectively) and the lowest values for RMSE, MSE, MAE, RAE, SE, MAPE, and NMSE (0.074, 0.005, 0.054, 0.242, 22.542, 0.711, and 0.482, respectively). These findings suggest that the AOA method not only offers superior performance but also exhibits the highest convergence among the tested optimization models. This research confirms the potential of advanced optimization techniques in improving the operational parameters of SOFCs, setting the stage for future advancements in fuel cell technologies.https://aeis.bilijipub.com/article_199137_7831158fc81e317685e03298a75a1d81.pdfsolid oxide fuel cellangle of attack optimization algorithmradial based functionoptimum approach
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Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms
Advances in Engineering and Intelligence Systems
solid oxide fuel cell
angle of attack optimization algorithm
radial based function
optimum approach
title Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms
title_full Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms
title_fullStr Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms
title_short Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms
title_sort optimizing solid oxide fuel cell performance using advanced meta heuristic algorithms
topic solid oxide fuel cell
angle of attack optimization algorithm
radial based function
optimum approach
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